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Stump vs Codex: catalog facts
Stump	Codex
Free Free and open source.	Free Free to run on your own server.
Web, Self-hosted	Web, Self-hosted
Handles comics, manga and ebooks OPDS support for third-party reader apps	Reads comics in any web browser Keeps the library on your own server
Requires running your own server	Needs a server to run Small project with a limited contributor base
Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026

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